Mercedes-Benz EQE 2023 Manual page 18

Driving and parking
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the driver's dis-
play.
Observe any information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the driv-
er's display.
RACE START
▌Information about RACE START
RACE START enables optimal vehicle acceleration
from a standstill. For this, a suitably high-grip road
surface is required, and the tires and vehicle must
also be in good condition.
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RACE START must not be used in normal road
operation. RACE START may be activated and
used only on dedicated race circuits, not on
public roads.
Read the safety notes and information on
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ESP ( page 12).
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OFF warn-
& WARNING Risk of skidding and having an
accident from wheels spinning
If you use RACE START, depending on the
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ESP mode selected, there is an increased
risk of skidding and having an accident.
Make sure that no persons or obstacles
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are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
RACE START with boost function
The boost function for RACE START is available
only for vehicles with the AMG DYNAMIC PLUS
package ( page 12).
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If the activation conditions are fulfilled, the addi-
tional engine output is automatically added during
RACE START. In this case, the vehicle acceleration
from a standstill is even more dynamic.
▌Activating RACE START
Requirements:
The vehicle is switched on and at normal oper-
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ating temperature.
The state of charge of the high-voltage battery
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is sufficient.
The driver's door is closed.
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The front wheels are in a straight-ahead posi-
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tion.
The vehicle is on level ground.
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The vehicle is stationary, the brake pedal is
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depressed (left foot) and the parking brake is
released.
The transmission is in position h.
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One of drive programs C or B is selec-
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ted ( page 9).
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Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal fully.
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The drive noise becomes louder and the vehi-
cle vibrates. The seat belts on the driver's and
front passenger seats are pre-tensioned.
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If the activation conditions are not fulfilled,
RACE START cannot be used. The
START Not Possible See Operator's Manual
message appears in the driver's display.
RACE